UK Visa Settlement Processing Time

So it's been 7 days (5 working days) since my package arrived at the NY Consulate (according to USPS it arrived 19 Aug at 10:45am) and I still haven't received a "your visa is being processed notification." I'm starting to worry, because that packet had all our important originals (both our passports, his work contract, our lease, our marriage certificate!) and I really need to know that it at least made it to someone's inbox even if they won't get around to it for a while. Has anyone else waited longer than 5 working days for their email? Is there any other way for me to confirm that my very important things are actually with the consulate?

Not everyone gets an email. 

Wow, I did not know that. I don't know if that makes me feel better or worse. Is there any reason some people don't get an email (or other notification) or is it random? I guess I just assumed I would because other people from the community who applied to NY around the same time got one.

Does that mean I won't get notification of approval/denial as well?

Transpondia - Really useful information! Thanks for taking the time!

I work in a field where people often have to wait to hear from me... and usually I'm pretty sensitive situations. I have always tried to remain sympathetic to that. But I will tell you... that has multiplied by about a billion since I've been going through this. Now I think I am freaking people out by keeping them on the phone too long & just having a nice chat - haha.

The problem is similar: volume and the inability to update everyone. It's understandable that the counsulates have made these changes, but just tough to swallow on the other end.

Hopefully not for much longer...

Since the new visa system, with no expediters, came into place it seems like most people have gotten emails, but it used to be pretty random. 

So I would say not getting an email doesn't mean they aren't working on it.  I think everyone has gotten an approved email though.

It came, 42 days non-priority through LA.  Yay!

Congrats!

Ahhhh!!! Congratulations, Slowloris!!!!! That's awesome!!! 

Wouldn't you know it, I got the email 1 hour ago. Allegedly they're trying to process 90% within 10-15 working days. I'm not gonna bank on it, but it definitely is a weight off to know it at least landed on someone's desk.

Congratulations slowloris!

Hi Angelchrome,

10-15 working days is not realistic.  Many people are waiting over 20 days. I dont want you to get your hopes up!  Let's hope for no more than 30 waiting days at this point!

It came, 42 days non-priority through LA.  Yay!

Congratulations!!!!

We are currently day 30 through Chicago 

We are day 18 through NY. I sent the email explaining about my kids losing spots in school to no avail. But I am ever optimistic! For now.......

I am on day 21 of processing!  Im hoping for answer before 30 business days!

I'm still right there with you, Nickiboo... And here comes another weekend.